The St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral,commonly known as
"Thumpamon Valiyapally" is an ancient church located here.It is the
headquarters of the Thumpamon Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian
Church.The church first was built in AD 717 and it is among the one of oldest
churches in Kerala.Established in AD 717. Re-constructed in the present
location during the 10th century. Modified by St. Gregorious of Parumala.
There are no written records to support the popular belief
that the Nazarene Christian came and settled in and around Thumpamon about 1600
years ago.
Nor is there record about the exact date of establishment of
the ‘Thumpamon Valiyapally’ the ancestral place of worship of the Nazarene
Christians who had settled down in Thumpamon. This is perhaps due to our
negligent attitude towards preserving, maintaining and safe guarding written
records about our heritage for the benefit of posterity. Accordingly, for
writing a history of ‘Thumpamon Valiyapally’, credence has to be a placed on
the stories and legends transmitted by word of mouth from generation to
generation and also on random references made in certain works on Travancore
history.
For more information:
Please visit: http://thumpamonpally.com/index.html
How to Reach: Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur and Thiruvalla Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram & Cochin International Airport
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